Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Justin Boone, a fantasy football analyst known for his sharp insights, joins Matt Harmon to kick off the NFL season. They recap the thrilling Cowboys-Eagles game, analyzing standout players and unexpected moments. As they dive into Week 1, Justin shares strategies for evaluating matchups, including the intriguing Commanders' running back situation. Excitement builds as they highlight potential breakout stars and valuable picks for fantasy rosters, all wrapped up in a fun segment called ‘Hurry Up Offense’ for swift predictions.

Nate Tice, an NFL analyst and film expert, joins to kick off the fantasy football season with thrilling insights. They explore four exciting offenses, including the Vikings' new QB J.J. McCarthy, the Bears' evolving strategies, and the Jaguars' run game potential. Nate also nerds out over Seattle's offense and the chemistry between Cam Ward and Calvin Ridley. The discussion wraps up with an in-depth Cowboys-Eagles preview, featuring key player strategies and enticing prop bets. Perfect listening for football fanatics!

Ray Garvin, a fantasy football expert, shares crucial insights as the NFL season kicks off. He discusses how the Cowboys' shaky defense could lead to explosive fantasy opportunities. The conversation highlights Xavier Worthy's potential and the impact of Bryce Young on teammates like Tet McMillan. Garvin also emphasizes the promising prospects for Broncos running backs in the passing game and reasons to trust Tyreek Hill in Week 1. Listeners gain strategic advice to navigate the early matchups and maximize their fantasy potential.

Scott Pianowski, Justin Boone, and Dan Titus, Yahoo Sports’ fantasy football experts, share their bold predictions for the 2025 season. They spotlight rising stars like Nico Collins and emerging talents such as J.J. McCarthy and Jordan Mason. The trio discusses the potential of vital players in new roles, alongside strategies for drafting tight ends like Tucker Kraft. Additionally, they delve into the dynamics of the Bills' young players and the Patriots' future, ensuring captivating insights that could reshape your fantasy approach.

In this insightful discussion, fantasy football aficionados Ray Garvin and Scott Pianowski share their expert final advice ahead of the crucial draft weekend. They emphasize the importance of flexibility in drafting strategies and adapting to league settings. The conversation highlights the value of rookie talent, particularly in critical positions, and offers tips on roster management to enhance performance. As the season approaches, they motivate listeners to embrace new talent while preparing for the thrilling challenges ahead.

Justin Boone, a fantasy football expert at Yahoo Sports, joins Matt Harmon for a deep dive into intriguing player ADPs that clash with consensus opinions. They highlight concerns over players like Patrick Mahomes and Jameson Williams, while exploring trades, suspensions, and injury impacts on fantasy value. Key discussions include why they believe in contrarian picks like Tyreek Hill and Courtland Sutton. With humorous anecdotes and savvy insights, Boone and Harmon arm listeners with strategies for crafting winning fantasy rosters this draft season.

Scott Pianowski, a seasoned fantasy football analyst, joins the discussion to dive into key takeaways from the preseason. They explore Spencer Rattler's rise as the Saints' QB1 and the implications of Travis Kelce's engagement with Taylor Swift. The conversation highlights the shifting dynamics of the Broncos and Chargers' offenses, and the uncertainty surrounding the 49ers' wide receiver corps. Emerging rookies like Jaxson Dart are also examined, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to ace their upcoming fantasy draft.

We kick off 'Cram Week' on the pod as the biggest weekend of fantasy drafting is fast approaching with a special preseason edition of the People's Panic Meter. Ray Garvin joins Matt Harmon to go over your panic meter submissions to determine if we should have any panic from what we've learned from the preseason. The two address concerns for the Dolphins, Steelers, Falcons, Rams offense and more.(2:30) - Fantasy fallout: Terry McLaurin finally signs new deal with Commanders (9:20) - Fantasy fallout: Jakobi Meyers requests trade (this was prior to Amari Cooper news) (18:00) - Fantasy fallout: Joe Mixon placed on NFI list and will mist at least first four games (24:55) - People's Panic Meter: Preseason edition (25:45) - Panic Meter: Drake Maye and Patriots offense (28:40) - Panic Meter: Falcons offense (33:40) - Breaking news on the pod: Amari Cooper signs with Raiders (43:40) - Panic Meter: Dolphins offense (50:45) - Panic Meter: Malik Nabers (54:40) - Panic Meter: Steelers offense (1:03:55) - Panic Meter: Matthew Stafford(1:10:45) - Panic Meter: DJ Moore(1:14:00) - Panic Meter: Buccaneers offense (1:16:30) - Panic Meter: Breece Hall (1:19:50) - Panic Meter: Colts offense  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Live from the Venetian in Las Vegas, we have a very special edition of the pod with Matt Harmon and crew going all in on identifying 12 risky players worth gambling on this fantasy season. Scott Pianowski, Justin Boone and Charles McDonald join Harmon in trying to make the 'boom' case for the most polarizing fantasy players this draft season. If these players hit they could lead you to fantasy championships in 2025. (3:00) - 1st risky player to gamble on: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III(10:55) - 2nd risky player to gamble on: Jets QB Justin Fields(18:55) - 3rd risky player to gamble on: Saints skill players(27:00) - 4th risky player to gamble on: Bears QB Caleb Williams(36:35) - 5th risky player to gamble on: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice(44:55) - 6th risky player to gamble on: 49ers WR Jauan Jennings(50:20) - 7th risky player to gamble on: Patriots WR Stefon Diggs(57:10) - 8th risky player to gamble on: Packers TE Tucker Kraft(1:01:40) - 9th risky player to gamble on: Jaguars WR Travis Hunter(1:09:10) - 10th risky player to gamble on: Vikings RB Aaron Jones(1:13:05) - 11th risky player to gamble on: Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.(1:16:50) - 12th risky player to gamble on: Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tvAnd check out Matt Harmon and Yahoo Fantasy on our socials:📷 @YahooFantasy: https://www.instagram.com/YahooFantasy⌚ @YahooFantasy: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofantasy🐦 @YahooFantasy: https://x.com/YahooFantasy🟦 @YahooFantasy: https://www.facebook.com/YahooFantasy/

Scott Pianowski, a fantasy football expert at Yahoo Sports, joins to explore the hidden gems in fantasy drafts. They identify 12 players who are 'one injury away' from skyrocketing in value, including Braelon Allen of the Jets and Ray Davis of the Bills. The discussion dives into intriguing rookies like Luther Burden III and under-the-radar talents such as Roshon Johnson, highlighting strategic insights for maximizing your fantasy roster. Humor and analysis blend seamlessly, ensuring listeners are primed for the upcoming season.